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OTTAWA — After a first ministers' meeting, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a "grand bargain" involving oil sands access to coastal waters in exchange for investments in decarbonization technologies. While Smith is optimistic about endorsing the movement of "decarbonized Canadian oil and gas" through pipelines, experts like Tim McMillan caution that carbon capture may hinder future investments in Canada’s oil sector. The Pathways Alliance's $16.5-billion decarbonization project faces challenges, with analyses suggesting it may struggle...

In the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, a former assistant, pseudonym "Mia," testified about alleged torment and sexual assault during her employment. Defense attorneys challenged Mia's credibility, citing affectionate messages she sent to Combs, while she maintained she was "brainwashed" and spoke out to reveal the abuse. Prosecutors allege Combs ran a criminal enterprise to coerce women into sex, with potential life imprisonment if convicted; he has pleaded not guilty. Full Article

SummaryA lucky player from Victoria has won $70 million in the Oz Lotto, but their incomplete contact details have hindered The Lott from reaching them. This historic win marks the second-largest lottery prize in Victoria's history, following only two previous $80 million wins. Lottery officials urge everyone to check their tickets, as 20 other division two winners shared over $48,000 each, while 193 division three winners received nearly $6,000 each; the winning numbers for draw...

The IDF confirmed early Wednesday that it conducted airstrikes in southern Syria, targeting Syrian regime weapons after rockets were fired into the Golan Heights from Syria, attributed to a group named the Martyr Muhammad al-Deif Brigades. The IDF stated that the Syrian regime is responsible for the hostile actions originating from its territory, while the Syrian Defense Ministry condemned the Israeli strikes as a violation of sovereignty that escalates regional tensions. This exchange follows artillery...

Israeli military says it shelled targets in Syria in response to a pair of projectile launches.The Israeli military shelled targets in southern Syria following two projectiles launched from Syria that fell in the Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which reported significant losses and denied any threat from Syria. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz held Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa accountable, while tensions have escalated amid ongoing indirect talks between Syria and...

SummaryDeysi Vargas and her 4-year-old daughter, S.G.V., who has a life-threatening medical condition, received a one-year humanitarian parole extension allowing them to remain in the U.S. after facing deportation. Their previous status was revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about S.G.V.'s access to essential medical care for her short bowel syndrome, which requires specialized treatment unavailable outside the U.S. Following public advocacy and a news conference, the family's application for status is...